Florida State Alum Misses Bobsled Medal at 2026 Olympics

Josh Williamson and Team USA finish 12th in four-man event after narrowly missing two-man podium.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Josh Williamson, a Florida State graduate from Lake Mary, Florida, and his Team USA four-man bobsled team finished 12th at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Williamson, a two-time Olympian, had earlier narrowly missed a medal in the two-man bobsled event, finishing fourth and just 0.44 seconds shy of the bronze.

Why it matters

Bobsledding is a marquee event at the Winter Olympics, and Williamson's performance represents a missed opportunity for the United States to medal in the sport. As a two-time Olympian, Williamson was expected to be one of Team USA's top medal contenders in Beijing.

The details

In the four-man bobsled competition, Williamson teamed up with pilot Frankie Del Duca, Boone Niederhofe and Bryan Sosoo to finish 12th. Germany won gold and silver, while Switzerland took the bronze. Team USA's second four-man sled, piloted by Kristopher Horn, placed 11th.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics took place in Italy.
  • Williamson narrowly missed a medal in the two-man bobsled earlier in the Games.

The players

Josh Williamson

A 29-year-old Florida State graduate from Lake Mary, Florida, and a two-time Olympian in bobsledding.

Frankie Del Duca

The pilot of the four-man bobsled team that included Williamson.

Boone Niederhofe

A member of the four-man bobsled team that included Williamson.

Bryan Sosoo

A member of the four-man bobsled team that included Williamson.

Kristopher Horn

The pilot of the second American four-man bobsled team that placed 11th.

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What they’re saying

“Narrowly missing a medal is always tough, but I'm proud of the effort our team put in. We'll be back stronger next time.”

— Josh Williamson (Tallahassee.com)

What’s next

Williamson and other members of the U.S. bobsled team will look to regroup and prepare for the 2030 Winter Olympics, where they will have another chance to compete for a medal.

The takeaway

Despite the disappointment of missing the podium, Williamson's performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics demonstrates the continued dedication and talent of American bobsledders. As a two-time Olympian, Williamson's experience will be invaluable in helping develop the next generation of U.S. bobsled athletes.